Martial Arts

Relaxed, or diaphragmatic, breathing is a tool used to help relieve stress and anxiety. It is the natural way to breathe, but through cultures and societies, most people breathe with their chests...

Unlike some martial arts, Russian Systema focuses on natural and intuitive movement. Based on the idea that the human body knows what to do if we'll just listen to it, strikes, blocks and...

Martial arts training prepares you to engage the whole body. What training approach, full body or split, that is best for you depends upon your commitments in energy and time. For a martial artist...

Training in martial arts and boxing involves spending hours hitting a punching bag. The disadvantage of heavy bag training is that you are practicing on a cylindrical object instead of a body....

In MMA, the body scissors is an uncommon submission that is best used by a person who has long legs. Use the body scissor to get into better position for other moves with helpful tips from a...

Before doing an upper body throw, it's important to lock the opponent's shoulder off first. Use an upper body throw in MMA with helpful tips from a martial arts coach in this free video on upper...

An upper body throw, or shoulder throw, is a common position that involves popping the hips in order to create the needed power. Discover ways to use the upper body to throw an opponent with...

To defend yourself against a knee bar, it is important to push the body away from the opponent and get the knee free from the knee bar. Use the opponent's own body against him with helpful tips...

Time to demystify one of the most mysterious mysteries of our time by making it not be a mystery no more - how to throw Bruce Lee's famous inch punch.

Qigong is the Chinese art of manipulating energy flow throughout the body to achieve mental, spiritual and physical wellness. The word qi (pronounced "chee") literally translates in Chinese to...

In the course of learning striking-based martial arts, a student will seek out the most vulnerable parts of the body as targets. Knowing these sensitive areas makes defending yourself simpler, as...

The key to any powerful punch is putting the body behind it. Knockout punches are exceptionally powerful punches delivered to particularly vulnerable parts of the body.

Nunchaku techniques, such as the swing-across-the-body move, are used in nunchaku sparring and martial arts forms. Learn the swing across the body nunchaku technique in this free video on martial...

Be prepared for attack by knowing how to fight. Initially, when the body is threatened, the mind reverts to a fight or flight mode of thinking, which is a subconscious reaction. Consciously train...

In kung fu, block with the left hand and swing the right arm to punch towards the body when performing the outside palm block with a body hook counter punch. Find out more about this intense...

A lower body lock allows the arms to remain unbound. Learn a self-defense technique to counter a lower body lock in this free video on women's self-defense.

Hooking up the body in karate is a good move to get a rest during a fight for about five seconds. Hook up the body in karate using tips from a martial arts specialist in this free video on karate.

When performing bo staff stretches, twist across the chest with the arms straight out to warm up the abdominal muscles and strengthen the core. Perform a body twist warm-up with tips from a...

Warm up the body by performing bo staff stretches to build speed and strength in the shoulders. Warm up the body with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on the bo staff.

Adding a little body pulse will help spice up your Nia aerobic exercise. Learn the cha cha body pulse variation from a professional Nia instructor in this free workout video.

Letting your body dangle, in Nia, is a great way to stretch and loosen up your muscles. Learn a cha cha body dangle variation from a professional Nia instructor in this free workout video.

The six harmonies exercise is a diligent full body tai chi routine. Learn some tips for moving your body from a professional tai chi instructor in this free martial arts video.

The waist is an important part of the body to exercise, in Tai Chi, so as to prevent the upper and lower body from becoming disconnected. Learn more about waist exercises from a professional Tai...

Body positioning is crucial in order to make it over to do a double leg kick. Learn proper body position in a double leg kick from a taekwondo expert in this free martial arts video.

Qigong Exercises incorporate practices inspired by Chinese martial arts and traditional medicine. The purpose of these exercises is to maintain physical, spiritual and emotional health. Qi means...

A common mental image of tai chi is of a group of people in a park going through a series of slow movements. Tai chi is a means of health and exercise, but it has its roots as a deadly martial...

Achieving levitation is an admiral goal - it's not easy, but it can be done. Read on to learn how to go about levitating, and avoid the pitfalls involved.

It takes a world-class athlete to condition his body for UFC fighting. The Ultimate Fighting Championship features the top mixed martial artists in the world competing at the highest level. These...

The U.S. Army teaches all recruits basic hand-to-hand combat during basic training. A recruit must pass this training to be called a soldier. Hand-to-hand combat training begins at basic training,...

Numerous martial arts philosophies employ specific tactics to disarm someone who may present a threat. Most center around hand-held weapons such as clubs or knives. Guns are a much thornier issue...

Advanced ninjutsu techniques involve focus on overall body positioning and footwork, in addition to movement of the body. Discover how to do a basic strike in ninjutsu with help from an...

Here are instructions on how to perform an ax hand strike.

Being trapped in an opponent's side control is a very precarious position in mixed martial arts. When you are on your back with your opponent on top of you at a right angle, it exposes you to many...

For many people, attempting to learn a form of martial arts for the first time can be quite daunting. All the attacks, stances, counters, defenses and throws become confusing. Often, in practice...

A headlock is a fairly simple aggressive move in which to place an opponent. It can be the precursor to further attack, or an attack in and of itself. There are many ways to get out of headlocks...

Muay Thai is the martial and national sport of Thailand. Thai Boxing, as it is also known, is an extremely popular sport in the whole of Southeast Asia. With the appearance of several films...

If you’re thinking this is some sort of southern wrestling move, stop right there. We mean "Georgia" as in the country in Eastern Europe. Sambo is a martial art that was developed in the...

Occasionally when attempting a throw in Sambo, your opponent may accurately predict your intended throw and take steps necessary to prevent you from getting the momentum and leverage you would...

Swinging two nunchaku in figure 8's is usually done as a flashy display of martial arts skill. It is highly unlikely that it would ever be useful in a real life combat situation. Swinging one...

The bridge and roll is a basic technique in mixed martial arts. It is a way to reverse side control when you are grappling on the ground. When you are chest-to-chest with an opponent and he is on...

The Guillotine is a devastatingly effective technique in mixed martial arts if you can lull your opponent into it. It involves choking out your opponent from your back. Your arm is wrapped around...

Swinging double nunchucks is a skill that some believe has been around since the time of the ninja. By balancing your nunchuck spinning with two hands instead of one you become a defensive threat....

One of the most dangerous situations you can find yourself in is having someone put a gun right in your face. In such, it's almost always in your best interest to concede to the attacker's...

With proper training, a martial artist can use a belt as a weapon. It's a very convenient weapon, too, since a belt is something everyone can carry with them at all times. A belt can be very...

Knowing how to fall can mean the difference between safety and injury in judo. Though it is a very basic skill, it is also one of the most valuable you will learn. From day one, judo students...

The Superman punch gets its name from the dramatic leap taken while delivering the punch. It is a technique of deception and involves a significant amount of risk to the person throwing it....

A hook punch is one of the fundamental moves in almost every form of martial arts. While the jab is known for its speed and the cross for its strength, the hook is known for its power and...

The flying axe kick, also known as a flying hammer kick, is an attack used in the sport of Kickboxing. It is differentiated from most other kicks, in that it involves a reverse of motion at the...

There are ten basic precepts involved with becoming a Shaolin Monk. If you’re interested in joining such a group, you must not only understand these principles, but also have the skills to...

Northern Mantis Kung Fu is typified by the use of direct, downward strikes made with whip-like or circular motions mimicking the praying mantis insect. This is broken up into two forms, direct...